Residents of the Oregon-Davis school district are calling on school officials to explore ways to cut costs before asking voters for a property tax increase. Some of those in attendance asked if the corporation’s 555 students really justified two principals, as well as all of the corporation’s support staff.
N.J.-S.P. Elaborates on Staff Cuts
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd has elaborated on staffing cuts approved Tuesday by the school board to “right size” the corporation. He says the reductions in personnel include 10 certified teachers, four of whom are general elementary school classroom teachers. Another three are special education teachers, and three more are certified support personnel. Boyd stresses no educational programs will be cut as a result of the reductions. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Slashes Staff
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night unanimously approved staffing cuts aimed at “right sizing” the corporation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd says the reductions affect a total of 24 employees. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Approve “Right Sizing” Reductions Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will vote tonight on staff cuts to “right size” the corporation in the wake of declining enrollment. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd told community members during a special-called meeting two weeks ago that the number of students has shrunk drastically over the past decade. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Interim Superintendent Elaborates on “Right-Sizing”
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is still working out details of the “right-sizing” plan for the corporation. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bob Boyd told community members during a special-called meeting last night that significant staff reductions are necessary in order to address steady declines in enrollment and state funding. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Discuss Right Sizing Plans Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss details of the “right sizing” framework adopted at their February meeting during a public forum this evening at the high school auditorium. The special-called meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd says adjustments are necessary due to declining enrollment and drastic cuts in state funding. He told the school board the number of students at N.J.-S.P. has decreased by a third over the past decade and is not expected to rebound. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Places Money in Rainy Day Fund for First Time
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is hoping a change in how leftover money is budgeted will help keep the corporation running until significant spending cuts take effect. The corporation has decided to make money available for use in the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Adopts “Right Sizing” Framework
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will have to scale back the size of its operations to match declining enrollment. That’s the message Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd shared with the school board Tuesday. Continue reading